Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science Events
| Date: Jan. 13, 2012 - Apr. 30, 2012 Time:12:00 am |
Location: Evansville Museum |
Winter Fun For Kids At The Evansville MuseumEDIBLE SCIENCE Yummy! In this workshop students will learn how to make delicious treats, beverages, and personal care products – all while learning some incredible science concepts! Each student will chewing gum, root beer, and lip balm. Edible Science will be taught by Mitch Luman, the George and Dorothy Eykamp Director of the Koch Science Center and Planetarium. Maximum 20 students. Date: Saturday, February 4th Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon Ages: 9-11 years old Supplies: Provided in workshop Fees: $15 members/$20 non-members Register by: Wednesday, January 25th TODDLER THURSDAYS Bring your toddler to the Museum the first Thursday of each month, and enjoy storytime along with an activity related to items in our collection. Toddles ages 2-3 are welcome to participate in this admission-free program along with an adult. All Toddler Thursdays will begin at 10:30am and last approximately 45 minutes. February 2nd: Snowmen at Night, Caralyn Buehner March 1st: The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse, Eric Carle April 5th: The Dot, Peter H. Reynolds May 3rd: Beautiful Oops, Barney Saltzberg DAKRI SINCLAIR WORKSHOPS Bring your child to the Museum to experience and create through the unique style of local artist, Dakri Sinclair! Sinclair will offer art workshops exploring Expressionism, Impressionism, and Surrealism for children ages 7-12 years old on three Saturdays: February 11th, March 10th, and April 14th. You can register for one or all three. Register your child for all three workshops by Wednesday, February 8th, and pay only $215 (Member) or $230 (Non-Member)! A snack and drink are included with each workshop. EXPRESSIONISM Learn about the dramatic world of Expressionism through an introduction to famous artists and their work, then create your own artistic interpretations based on what you see! Students will learn techniques and create work inspired by Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Kirchner, and Pollock using paint, brushes, pastels, glue, fabric, wood, scissors, markers, pencils, and more! Maximum 12 students. Date: Saturday, February 11th Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Age: 7-12 years old Supplies: Included in workshop Fees: $80 Members / $85 Non-Member Register by: Wednesday, February 8
IMPRESSIONISM Jump into the world of Impressionism by looking a several famous Impressionist artists and examining their work, then create your own interpretations of what you see. Students will create art inspired by Monet, Degas, Renior, and Cassatt using acrylic and watercolor paints, paper, sponges, pastels, brushes, glue, q-tips, pipe cleaners, scissors and more! Maximum 12 students. Date: Saturday, March 10th Time: 8:30-11:30am Ages: 7-12 years old Supplies: Included in workshop Fees: $80 Member / $85 Non-Member Register by: Wednesday, March 7 SURREALISM Explore the amazing world of Surrealism by looking at several famous artists and examining their work, then create your own interpretations of their world based on what you see. You will learn techniques and create art inspired by Dali, Miro, Oppenheim, and Khalo using paint, paper, magazines, glue, color pencils, brushes, scissors, crayons, markers, textures, tape, and more! Maximum 12 students. Date: Saturday, April 14th Time: 8:30-11:30am Ages: 7-12 years old Supplies: Included in workshop Fees: $80 member/$85 non-member Register by: Wednesday, April 11 FINE ART CLASS Join local artist and art instructor Cynthia Watson to explore art concepts and create original works of art beginning in April. Cynthia encourages self-discovery and hopes to instill a life-long interest in producing art and showing it off to friends and family! The curriculum introduces students to beginner and intermediate techniques in drawing and painting, as well as studying line, shape, color, texture, perspective, shading, and space. Students will use a variety of mediums including acrylics and watercolors, among others. Maximum 12 students. Date: Six Tuesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 Times: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Supplies: Students should bring pictures/photographs they would like to paint, Cynthia will provide all other supplies Fees: $120 member / $130 non-member Register by: Friday, March 30 DISCOVERY DAY Follow the Drinking Gourd is presented in conjunction with our Black History Month programs. Learn how slaves used a special song to lead them North to freedom by following the stars. After the Planetarium show, make a starfinder to help you find the North Star! Parents are welcome to participate. Come join us! Date: Wednesday, February 15 Time: 3:30-4:30pm Fees: $5 per child.
Winter/Spring Classes For Adults At The Evansville MuseumADULT PAINTING STUDIOLet’s “cut loose” with local artist and art instructor Connie Bell! Bell encourages students to experiment during this casual painting class with both subject matter and media. Students are welcome to use oil or acrylic paints to create 3-5 paintings over the course of eight weeks. The workshop focuses on Ms. Bell’s personal belief that artists should remember to “paint what you feel, and don’t be afraid.” While drawing skills are helpful, above-average skills are not required. Maximum 11 students Dates: Eight Thursdays: February 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Times: 10:00 a.m. – Noon Ages: Adult Supplies: 3-5 canvas, paint (favorite colors): oil or acrylic; brushes: student preference, students may contact Connie at 812.473.0475 with questions Fees: $185 member / $200 non-member Register by: Friday, February 3 WHAT WE KNOW NOW How much has changed in astronomy since you were in high school? Here’s a class that provides astronomical information tailored for people over 60. We’ll cover all the important findings that occurred in space science and astronomy since you were a kid. Learn the truth behind the elimination of Pluto as a planet as well and the many different ways our view of the Universe has changed. Presented by Mitch Luman, the George and Dorothy Eykamp Director of the Koch Science Center and Planetarium. Maximum 25 students. Date: Saturday, February 25 Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon Ages: Adult Fees: $10 member / $15 non member Register by: Wednesday, February 22 OIL PAINTING INTENSIVE Join local artist and realist painter, Michael Bartholomew, for a six week oil painting class, beginning April 5. In this evening class, Bartholomew will teach students accurate drawing using the grid method, mixing the right color every time, understanding hue, value and chroma, and applying varnishes and painting mediums. Students will also explore additional painting methods including Grisaille Underpainting, Glazing, Alla Prima techniques, and more! Visit his website www.bartholomewfineart.com for more information or to see a complete class materials list. Maximum 12 students. Date: Six Thursdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Times: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Ages: Adult Supplies: Please visit www.bartholomewfineart.com for a complete list of materials Fees: $150 member / $160 non-member Register by: Friday, March 30
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA This class is for those who are new to yoga as well as continuing students who are looking to refine their experience of the core poses. Taught by Andrea Wannemuehler, the classes will emphasize standing poses, basic sun salutations, gentle backbends and twists, and preparations for inversions. Classes focus on developing, strength, flexibility, and ease in the body in order to quiet the mind. Maximum 15 students. Dates: Six Thursdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Ages: Adult Fees: $30 member / $35 non-member Register by: Friday, March 30
FINE ART CLASS Join local artist Cynthia Watson for some art, friendship and fun! Learn how to create your own masterpiece in a relaxed yet stimulating environment. Watson focuses on individualization while teaching core principles including perspective, value and composition, as well as color mixing and shading. Each student will choose his or her medium and subject matter. Watson will discuss supplies during her first session. Beginner and intermediate students are encouraged to let creative juices flow in this inspiring atmosphere! Maximum 12 students. Dates: Six Thursdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Times: 10:00 a.m. – Noon Ages: Adult Supplies: Please contact Cynthia Watson at 479.5759 for details Fees: $130 member / $150 non-member Register by: Friday, March 30 MIXED MEDIA JEWELRY Why buy jewelry when you can make unique, handmade pieces yourself? In this workshop taught by Andrea Wannemuehler, you will learn how to use vintage textiles, photos, found objects, and other materials to create one of a kind necklace pendants. No experience necessary! Maximum 10 students. Date: Saturday, April 21 Time: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Ages: Adult Supplies: Bring any mixed media items to incorporate into jewelry; all other materials provided Fees: $35 member / $40 non-member Register by: Wednesday, April 18 | |
